Jesus is a Friend of Mine

Jesus is a Friend of Mine Lyrics and
Music

The sincere
words and lyrics of the revered hymn begin with "I've a blest companion ever at my side; He's my Lord and Savior, and He's my guide" as the first
line of the hymn. The words and lyrics of the "Jesus is a Friend of Mine"
hymn were written by its American author Avis M. Christiansen. The
author of the hymn, Avis M. Christiansen, was born on October 11, 1895 and died
on January 14, 1985. The melodious music that accompanies the
"Jesus is a Friend of Mine"
song of praise
was composed by James Edwin McConnell. The
composer of the music to the "Jesus is a Friend of Mine" hymn, James Edwin McConnell, was
born on January 12, 1892 and died on July 24, 1954. We have placed
"Jesus is a Friend of Mine" in the category of Christian Songs. Enjoy the glorifying
lyrics of this popular Christian song and venerable
church hymn.

Jesus is a Friend of Mine Hymn
Title: Jesus is a Friend of Mine *** Name
of Composer: James Edwin McConnell *** Name
Author / Writer of Lyrics:
Avis M. Christiansen *** Hymns
Category: Christian Songs

Author of the Lyrics
The author of the glorifying
words of the "Jesus is a Friend of Mine" lyrics, Avis M. Christiansen (October 11, 1895-January 14, 1985),
was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States and
achieved fame as a poet and hymn writer.

Composer of Hymn MusicThe composer of the
music that accompanies the
words of "Jesus is a Friend of Mine", James Edwin McConnell (January 12, 1892-July 24, 1954),
was born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States and
became famous as a chorister, musician and composer.

Information about the
HymnTitle of Hymn: Jesus is a Friend of Mine
Author of Lyrics (Hymnist): Avis M. Christiansen (October 11, 1895
to January 14, 1985)
Nationality of Author:
American
Translator of the Hymn
lyrics: N/A Hymn written in English
Name of Composer of Music: James Edwin McConnell (January 12, 1892 to
July 24, 1954)
Hymn Category: Christian Songs
First Line of Hymn: "I've a blest companion ever at my side; He's my Lord and Savior, and He's my guide"
First Publication Date:
1921